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Head Shrink Inc.
by Doc David
Welcome to your weekly dose of advice about relationships and how they work. We talk about mental health, pop culture and all things relationship. Have a question? We will answer it. We guarantee you will come away with facts from our opinions. When you get a chance you can follow Doc David in a variety of ways. Instagram: Drdavidsimonsen Twitter: Headshrinkinc Facebook: Doc David Have a question? Send an email to : [email protected] I look forward to connecting!
Episodes
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Five Practical Ways To Show Up For Kids And Partners
Send me a question or comment We share five practical ways to be emotionally available with your kids and your partner, based on what we see repeatedly in work with teens and couples. The goal is less turbulence at home by replacing fixing and defensiveness with listening, steadiness, and repair.…
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How To Handle A Challenging Mother-In-Law With Respect And Boundaries
Send me a question or comment Mother-in-law conflict can hijack a marriage faster than almost anything, and it often starts with a misunderstanding about what’s really being threatened. I’m Dr. David from Head Shrink Inc., and I’m unpacking the emotional engine behind those tense comments, the...
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Seasonal Affective Disorder Explained
Send me a question or comment Seasonal affective disorder can look like “winter just makes me miserable,” but it is a real, diagnosable pattern with practical treatment options. We break down what SAD feels like, why people miss it for years, and how light therapy and simple tracking can help you...
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The Subtle Signs Of Toxic Relationships And What To Do Next
Send me a question or comment We break down what “toxic” looks like in real relationships and why it can feel subtle until you notice the pattern. We lay out the behaviours that keep conflict unresolved and explain how we protect ourselves with clearer boundaries and lower expectations. •…
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A Custody Evaluator Explains Why Reunification Can Go Wrong
Send me a question or comment Family court can turn your private life into a public argument, and the people asked to “sort it out” are often working inside messy rules and even messier incentives. We sit down with clinical social worker Erin Hillesso to unpack what custody evaluations and...
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What If “Being Nice” Is Hurting Your Child?
Send me a question or comment Your kid argues about rules, ignores chores, and acts like boundaries are the enemy, but what if the real problem is that the boundaries keep moving? We dig into one of the biggest parenting issues I see across family therapy: inconsistency. When expectations change...
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Stop Waiting For A Better Relationship
Send me a question or comment You can be in a relationship that looks stable from the outside and still feel quietly stuck on the inside. That limbo is the focus here: you’ve been together a long time, you’re not particularly happy, but you’re not miserable enough to leave. So what tells you it’s...
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What If People Pleasing Is Fear In Disguise
Send me a question or comment People pleasing can sound harmless, even admirable, until you notice the cost: constant pressure to perform, fear of disappointing anyone, and a calendar full of commitments you secretly dread. I’m Doc David from Head Shrink Inc., and I’m unpacking the people pleaser...
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Five Practical Ways To Ease Into Fall
Send me a question or comment Fall arrives fast, so we walk through five concrete ways we make the seasonal transition feel calmer and more intentional. We focus on routines, daylight, connection, and the hard but freeing practice of letting one thing end. • Resetting routines after summer to...
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Twelve Dating Tips For Healthier Relationships Part Two
Send me a question or comment We finish part two of Doc David’s dating tips by naming the warning signs that quietly turn into painful marriage problems later. We focus on safety, honesty, attraction, and long term choices so you can date with clear boundaries and real confidence. • recognising...
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Six Practical Dating Tips That Prevent Regret
Send me a question or comment We share six dating tips that help you spot problems early and make choices with clear eyes instead of pure emotion. We talk about friends, family patterns, outside perspective, and why self-respect is the backbone of lasting self-esteem. • noticing what a partner’s...
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How Emotional Intelligence Breaks The Blame Cycle In Relationships
Send me a question or comment The most toxic sentence in an argument might be only four words: “Well, you do.” When we answer a complaint with a counter-complaint, the conflict stops being about dishes, tone, schedules, or parenting and turns into a contest to prove who’s worse. I’m Doc David…
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Five Clear Signs Of Emotional Immaturity
Send me a question or comment A fragile ego can turn a simple conversation into a fight, a marriage into a minefield, or a parent-child relationship into years of resentment. We dig into five grounded signs of emotional immaturity that show up everywhere: at home, at work, in friend groups, and...
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A Conversation About Forgiveness That Changes Families with Peter Anderson LMFT
Send me a question or comment We talk with LMFT Peter Anderson about the winding path that leads him from acting school and depression to seminary, languages, and a life in marriage and family therapy. We dig into forgiveness, boundaries, burnout, and why something as simple as cuddling can be a...
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Parasocial Relationships 101
Send me a question or comment We break down parasocial relationships and why they feel so real even when the connection is one-sided. We talk through the good, the bad, and the warning signs that show up when social media turns familiarity into dependence. • defining parasocial relationships as...
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When Family Loyalty Becomes A Weapon
Send me a question or comment We sit down with John and Ashley to trace how a devout, image-driven family culture turns love into compliance and turns honest boundaries into “betrayal.” We unpack the slow build to estrangement, the smear campaign and legal threats that follow, and what...
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Alienated Mother reconciles with daughter
Send me a question or comment I had the opportunity to speak with Sunday. She was a single working mother raising her daughter. Sunday's mother began to interfere and created an Alienation situation for her. Listen in! Doc David
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Why do I stay in the middle?
Send me a question or comment Some accuse me of taking sides (I try not to). I want people to understand why taking a side is generally not useful in my goal of trying to help people reconcile. Doc David
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Hello, It's me again
Send me a question or comment I used to podcast all the time. I've been away unintentionally for a year. I thought I would get back into it so here we go again. Doc David
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coparenting queens
Send me a question or comment Interviewed a mom and bio mom who are best friends. If you're divorced this is potentially a good goal to have. Doc David
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Don't cut off your family
Send me a question or comment The election is over and now you want to cut your family off? Don't do it. Doc David
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Enmeshed realtionships are not where it's at
Send me a question or comment Enmeshed parental relationships are not a good idea. Don't pressure your kids with your emotional turmoil Doc David
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There is a battle taking place inside of you
Send me a question or comment Have you ever been able to name the internal struggle that goes on inside of you. There is a young self and adult self that battle one another. Doc David
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Don't be comfortable
Send me a question or comment Do you challenge yourself in all areas? I try to, but am definitely not succesful at it. Don't value comfort over discomfort Doc David
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Talk to someone
Send me a question or comment I tell people all the time, therapy is just a conversation. There is no magic that happens. Sometimes people just need a place to talk through things. Doc David
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Teach your kid this one thing
Send me a question or comment If you're not teaching your kiddo about empathy, you should stop what your doing and start doing it now! Doc David
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Some tips to make the season more enjoyable
Send me a question or comment Does this time of year stress you out? Here are some ideas that could be useful in keeping you less stressed. Doc David
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Comfort vs Discomfort
Send me a question or comment People usually value comfort. This has potentially damaging ramifications for relationships and life. What do you tend to choose? Doc David
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Get rid of the takers in your life!
Send me a question or comment Do you have people in your life that just take and take. These are the people that you need to get rid of. If you don't, your quality of life will suffer. When you do put up boundaries and stick with them, you will feel much better!! Doc David
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Pro-tips for making an appt
Send me a question or comment Ever try to make n appt with a booked up therapist or doctor? Here are some ways to possibly get in sooner. Doc David
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3 things to steer clear of when you parent
Send me a question or comment Parenting is difficult. Making sure you get to your childs heart is very important. Are you doing it or are you ignoring their heart totally? Doc David
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I am a con man
Send me a question or comment I got an email stating that I was a conman because what the client wanted to happen didn't happen. Relationships aren't easy and people can't be controlled. If you rely on your therapist to solve your problems you WILL be disappointed. Doc David
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PTSD and your teen
Send me a question or comment Covid has created a unique situation, where your kiddo could more likely be suffering from mental health issues. PTSD is something that is very prevalent in teens. Checkin in with them is important! Doc David
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The Great unfriending of 2022
Send me a question or comment Social media is horrible. Why do you still tolerate bad behavior from people that you follow on Social media. Be brave and unfriend. Doc David
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SAD...what is it and what can you do about it?
Send me a question or comment SAD impacts adults during the winter months. Do you have it? If so there is something you can do about it! Doc David
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Relationships and Holidays
Send me a question or comment It's that time of year again. What are you doing to make sure that your holidays are enjoyable? Doc David
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The 3 C's of good parents
Send me a question or comment If you think you're doing pretty good as a parent, are you using the 3 c's? Doc David
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Are you being refined?
Send me a question or comment If you are in any kind of relationship, you are being refined. The question is what do you do with being refined....embrace it or ignore it... Doc David
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How do you deal with difficult relationships?
Send me a question or comment Are you open handed or close-fisted towards people. The answer will show how emotionally intelligent you may be. Doc David
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Gaslighting...how to recognize it and what to do
Send me a question or comment Do you know a gas lighter? What have you done about it. It can be a hard relationship to get out of. Doc David
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Kids crave consistency
Send me a question or comment DId you know that your kiddo craves you being consistent? It's hard, but they want you to be consistent so badly! Are you able to be consistent? If not, why not? Doc David
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Peace on Earth Good will to all people
Send me a question or comment Are you promoting peace on earth or preventing it? Doc David
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You need to be safe
Send me a question or comment A bit more serious of a topic. I talk about abuse. What kinds and what to do about it. Doc David
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Who are the toxic peope in your life?
Send me a question or comment Toxic people are everywhere. I will give you some ideas on how to identify them. You may already know who they are in your life. If you do have some, hopefully you have put up boundaries. Doc David
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5 reasons premarital counseling could change your marriage
Send me a question or comment 5 reasons why you should consider premarital counseling. Doc David
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Guest interview: Petty Christian memes
Send me a question or comment I like to do memes related to mental health. Petty was one of the meme pages that first inspired me to start doing my own memes. Listen in as we talk about inspiration and some of the things that are important to him. Doc David
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Special guest: Tony Mcmath
Send me a question or comment This conversation was important for me to have. I highly value and respect this man. He has some good things to say on current events. Racism vs prejudice...the human "heart" and grace. Heavy stuff to be sure. Listen in! Doc David
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Interview with Dr. Pepper Schwartz
Send me a question or comment Starting off a new segment. I am going to interview people I think are interesting and can give some insight to you my listeners. Doc David
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Put a little "spice" into your relationship
Send me a question or comment If you use this "spice" in your arguments you can't go wrong! Doc David
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Some coronavirus relationships tips
Send me a question or comment 2 therapists talk about what to do while staying home dring covid. Listen in! Doc David
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to your weekly dose of advice about relationships and how they work. We talk about mental health, pop culture and all things relationship. Have a question? We will answer it. We guarantee you will come away with facts from our opinions.
When you get a chance you can follow Doc David in a variety of ways.
Instagram: Drdavidsimonsen Twitter: Headshrinkinc Facebook: Doc David
Have a question? Send an email to : [email protected]
I look forward to connecting!
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